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Infant's bonnet
American
Early 19th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Cotton India mull with cotton embroidery, linen net inserted with silk embroidery, and Valenciennes bobbin lace
Dimensions
16 x 14.5 cm (6 5/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Misses Mildred and Margaret Allen
Accession Number51.1961
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMade of two pieces put together with band of bobbin lace running from center front of forehead to center back of neck, narrow Valenciennes ruffle around edges, background of muslin embroidered with eyelets, design of two scrolling stems bearing minute oval leaves, embroidered with white cotton on each side of cap, border design of minute oval leaves flanking straight stem.